A revolver will never fail you unless you are a complete idiot( and I am NOT saying anyone on this fine forum is) and do zero maint. on the weapon. Semi- Automatic is slimmer and less of a ''profile'' which here in FL is something to consider but I carry both depending on weather. Consider your wardrobe when purchasing. I carry a kel-tec in the summer and a S&W 642 when it becomes ''jacket weather''. Just my 2 cents.

I've had two LCR's for over a year, a .38 special, that I carry as a pocket gun. and a .357 magnum, that's just a little heavier. So I carry it as a belt gun, most times. They both shoot very well. The .357 magnum has a snappier recoil. But, they both are quite manageable after you get use to them. I love em both.

I had previously carried a Ruger SP101, .357, as a belt gun for 8+ years. I'll never get rid of it but......The LCR's are so much easier to carry.

If you decide on the LCR, get it in .357 and load it with .38 +P's. That being said, I still prefer my S&W 342, it's noticeably lighter than the LCR. I have both and I keep coming back to the 342 even though I prefer the look and trigger of the LCR.